# Maps Treasure Hunt vs Topo Maps US

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Topo Maps US at 88% against Maps Treasure Hunt's 0%. Topo Maps US also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Maps Treasure Hunt's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps Treasure Hunt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Topo Maps US asks for nothing beyond the download.

Topo Maps US holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps US has 215 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Maps Treasure Hunt's written reviews are positive against 88% of Topo Maps US's.

Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, Topo Maps US every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps Treasure Hunt | Topo Maps US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095/reviews) | **[4.4 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-us/id1033846196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 126 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Guion](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881169) | [DC Cloud Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/353416960) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps Treasure Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095)

Explore historical locations with old maps overlaid on current views. Use your device's GPS to pinpoint your position on vintage maps, aiding in artifact hunting and locating historical structures.

**Highlights:** Historical map overlays, GPS location tracking, Street and satellite map integration, Artifact hunting aid, Locate historical structures, In-app map purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Washingtonboro PA 1864 | Free | one-time |
| Suggs WY 1894 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marietta (East) PA 1864 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lititz PA 1863 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 sheet 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Columbia to Marietta 1864 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lebanon County 1860 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Manor Township Lancaster County PA 1864 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Topo Maps US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-us/id1033846196)

Access and download detailed topographic maps of the United States for offline use. Track your location, mark waypoints, and record your routes for outdoor activities. Navigate with direction arrows and measure distances on the map.

**Highlights:** Download US topographic maps, Offline map viewing, GPS location tracking, Add and import waypoints (flags), Import and share GPX/LOC files, Record and share trails, Elevation profile charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and simple user interface
- 📱 Works completely offline with downloaded maps
- 💰 Free app with no subscriptions or ads
- 🗺️ High-quality USGS topographic maps
- 📍 Accurate GPS location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 White/gray blocks appearing on offline maps
- 🔋 High battery drain during route recording
- ❌ Limited color options for flags (only red)
- ⚠️ Route recording stops unexpectedly
- 🔍 No search functionality for trails/landmarks

**Reported bugs**

- White and gray blocks appearing on downloaded offline maps
- Route recording stops unexpectedly mid-hike
- High battery drain during route tracking
- GPX file import issues in iOS 13+
- Map display issues near borders

**Requested features**

- Pause/resume tracking during hikes
- Search feature for trails and landmarks
- Apple Watch app support
- CarPlay integration
- Slope shading visualization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps Treasure Hunt free?

Maps Treasure Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Topo Maps US free?

Topo Maps US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Maps Treasure Hunt or Topo Maps US?

Topo Maps US is rated higher. Maps Treasure Hunt averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Topo Maps US averages 4.4 from 215 ratings.

### Do Maps Treasure Hunt or Topo Maps US have ads?

Neither Maps Treasure Hunt nor Topo Maps US shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maps Treasure Hunt or Topo Maps US?

Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Topo Maps US every 2 months. Most recently, Maps Treasure Hunt was updated on October 21, 2026 and Topo Maps US on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*